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Any time you use a social media service, it provides an additional opportunity for spammers, scammers and malicious masterminds to take advantage.

Modern texting breeds anxiety, with the 'typing awareness indicator' on iPhones causing more emotional turmoil than the messages themselves.

Inland Revenue eyes software talent, seeks to revamp NZ's tax system, making it simpler for citizens with cutting-edge tech.

UK firms overpaying for telecoms, with nearly half of ICT budget absorbed, says Gartner. Savings await those who review deals, advises TeleConsultants.

Hager's book reveals technology's role in magnifying dirty politics, showing social media's power across the political spectrum.

Amy Pratt explores Facebook's unfollow feature, a quiet escape from over-sharing without the drama of unfriending.

Facebook is testing a Snapchat-like feature in New Zealand, allowing users to set expiration times for their status updates, from one hour to a week.

Despite vowing to quit, we explore 10 compelling reasons why Facebook remains an irreplaceable part of our lives and digital footprints.

NZ firms trail in managing cyber threats, with PwC revealing a 48% spike in security incidents, costing significantly more financially.

Despite overall hiring dips, NZ's ICT sector sees growth, with a rise in firms intending to boost their teams, bucking industry trends.

Video conferencing has come of age and is used in every industry, with video and audio telecommunications experts Lifesize at the heart of the market.

Techvana, NZ's future IT museum, is crowdfunding to preserve Silicon Valley history. Mark and Katie Barlow aim to showcase their vast tech collection.

Security companies warn businesses to patch vulnerable systems as a new bug, named Shellshocked, affects Linux and Unix systems.

Its attracted a fair bit of controversy. Much of this is thanks the post-launch Bend gate saga, but Apples XXL-sized iPhone, the 6+ has finally arrived.

Rolleston, Burnside and Addington lead Christchurch's sprint to fibre broadband, with over 20% connectivity. Enable highlights surging local demand.

Mega's backdoor listing faces more delays, now set for a late Nov deadline amid regulatory consultations, extending uncertainty for TRS Investments' $210m deal.

Microsoft leaps over Windows 9 to unveil Windows 10, promising a new era for PCs with enterprise-grade security and universal apps.

NZ's mobile commerce to leap from $3.9bn to $9.6bn by 2019, with entertainment and physical goods driving growth, says Frost and Sullivan.

Registrations are now open to attend New Zealand’s leading information technology event – Westcon Group NZ’s Imagine 2014 Best Practice Series.

The iPhone 6 debate: Is bigger truly better? A look at the phone's size sparks a nostalgia for the compact era.